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'We Are Sounding the Alarm': Global Left Warns Right-Wing Fujimori Trying to Steal Election in Peru
by Andrea Germanos, staff writer, Jon Queally, staff writer
"Fujimori's only way forward to victory is simple: annul tens of
thousands of already tallied votes," warned Progressive International.
"Powerful forces are organizing to deliver this outcome."
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'Climate Denial Masquerading as Bipartisanship': Progressives Reject Latest Infrastructure Compromise
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Refusing to act on climate means selling out future generations. The
future of our planet and the health of our communities are
non-negotiable."
Conservationists Applaud Biden Plan to Reverse Trump Attack on Tongass National Forest
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"Even if you live thousands of miles from the Tongass National Forest,
you still benefit from its unique ability to fight climate change," said
Earthjustice.
'A Crime': Venezuela Says US Sanctions Disrupting Payments to Vaccine-Sharing Facility
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"The message from the U.S. is clear," said one progressive critic: "the
'global health' system is our geopolitical weapon."
Following Keystone XL Victory, Climate Leaders Demand Biden Cancel Line 3 and Other 'Trump Pipelines'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"If we want to have clean water, we have to stop poisoning it. If we
want to solve the climate crisis, we can't make it worse."
As Big Pharma Stock Soars, Third FDA Adviser Resigns Over Approval of Alzheimer's Drug
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
The doctor and panel member wrote that it "was probably the worst drug
approval decision in recent U.S. history."
'Egregious': Facebook Let Pro-Trump Group Pose as Leftists to Split Democratic Vote
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"This is a story about Facebook, the FEC, and broken systems," said a
former Facebook employee. "Now it's time for the FEC to prove that
perverting justice has consequences."
'Little More Than a PR Gimmick': Critics Say G7 Vaccine Donation Pledges Won't Cut It
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Public health campaigners estimate that promised donations from rich
countries would be enough to cover just 11% of the world's unvaccinated
population.
'Dangerous and Unconscionable': Amnesty Finds Biden Is Illegally Expelling Thousands of Unaccompanied Children
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The Biden administration is summarily returning almost all
unaccompanied Mexican children just hours after they seek safe haven,
often without considering the risks they could face upon return."
Progressives Rally to Defend Ilhan Omar After 'Bad Faith' Attack by House Democratic Leadership
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"Instead of taking on Ilhan, lawmakers should focus on injustice, human
rights abuses, and acts of violence being committed at home and abroad,"
asserted Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
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The Republican War on Protests
by Amara Enyia, Jamecia Gray
Republican state legislators across 34 states have introduced more than
80 bills this year that criminalize protesting or protect those who harm
protesters.
Kamala Harris's Harsh Message to Central American Migrants
by Toby Jaffe
The Vice President is now toeing the administration's line on keeping
out people fleeing danger in their home countries.
Donald Trump Must Be Prosecuted for His Crimes
by Thom Hartmann
Holding Trump and William Barr to account is not a matter of political
payback. This is about the future of our republic.
Freeing the Muzzled Majority—Beneath "Polarization," Surprising Unity
by Frances Moore Lappé
Americans are not divided on democracy.
For the First Time Ever, Climate Justice Is on the G7 Agenda
by Mark Hertsgaard
If rich countries want a livable planet for themselves, they'll have to
pay what they promised. This weekend's summit will show whether they
will.
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Newswire...
Progressive Caucus Welcomes Conclusion of Peru's Democratic Elections and Prospects for Political Stability
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Biden Administration Moves to Restore Protections for Tongass National Forest
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Progressives Support Rep. Omar Against Bad Faith Attacks
Win Without War
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement in Support of Rep. Omar
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Thousands Set to Protest on Saturday in Support of Palestine
Stop the War Coalition
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